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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1924
Page
5
JIN SOCIETY members traveled to Ironton on Saturday for the funeral of J C Martin, father of a member. Ill since November 29, he died Friday at his daughter's home in Ironton. Mrs Baughman and his sons plan to return late this week.
Christmas decor with white pine, red carnations and greenery set a festive mood for a Tuesday bridge tea hosted by Mrs. Howe and Mrs. W. H. Imbody at 312 East State Street. Alpha Kappa Gamma members assisted. top scores went to Mrs. F. B. Dilley, Mrs. F. C. Bibbee, and Mrs. T. N. Hoover.
The Child's Conservation League hosted a Christmas gathering at Mrs W E Landis 4 Second Street Tuesday evening. Members exchanged gifts around a tree. Talks and musical numbers filled the program with prizes awarded in a contest. Guests included Mrs Arthur A Wolfe and others.
Mrs. L. W. Fienup hosted the Maecenas Literary club on Tuesday afternoon with 15 members and two guests present. Roll call featured Christmas quotations and a reading from Gene Stratton Porter in McCall's. A playlist titled The Township Assessor and a piano solo by Mrs. Om Cooley delighted members. A Christmas tree and gift exchange followed, with refreshments served by the hostess and aides. The club will not meet again until January 13, 1925 with Mrs. Howard Bingman as hostess.
The Progressive literary club held its first Christmas party Tuesday evening at 60 West State Street hosted by Mrs. William Armitage and five members. Mrs. H. M. Bennett presided as roll call featured Bible quotations.
The story by Gene Stratton Porter was read by Mrs. A N Johnson. Gifts were exchanged and hostesses served a collation. The decorations featured red and green with a Christmas tree. The next meeting is set for January 12 with Mrs E Selby at 82 May avenue.
Mrs L H Baughman is listed with her sons How ard and Bruce at 35 Franklin Avenue in a domestic or family notice. The brief item names the household as the addressed party in this society notice.
Mr. H. L. Steenrod departed for Detroit due to his mother Mrs. P. H. Steenrod's severe illness, to be with her during her health crisis.
Announcement from Coolville natives now of Columbus reports the birth of a daughter to Mr W N Botkin and Grace Barrows in White Cross hospital Columbus on Monday December 8.
Dan T. Johnson Sr of Chauncey reports a white crow among hundreds of crows gathering daily near his home. He notes the bird several times in the evening and adds that Rev. Mr. Smith, a former Chauncey resident, will preach at the Independent Holiness church and invites the public to attend.
Mrs Mary J Ball, mother of Frank Mutchmore and Laura Hughes, died at the Mutchmores home in Logan area early Tuesday. Funeral set for Thursday at 10 30 a m from the Presbyterian church where she was a longtime member. Survived by daughter Amy Harden of Logan and a daughter-in-law Mrs Mutchmore plus grandchildren.
The Chauncey Pythian Sisters plan a Tuesday evening oyster supper to observe December birthdays. Knights who are members are urged to attend, with degree team practice and a Christmas entertainment on the agenda for the gala next meeting.
Alonzo P. Figgins of Chauncey suffered two paralytic strokes Tuesday at his East Converse street home and remains in critical condition. Though in failing health he had been active in his Figgins and Son grocery business earlier, and his children were alerted to his bedside.
The five year old son of Mr and Mrs Howard Brown of Chauncey underwent a procedure to remove pus near the lungs performed by Dr Sprague and Dr Hoodlet. After several days of pneumonia he is reported greatly improved this morning.
Harry A. Junod and Arthur Lott are ill at home on High Street. Mrs. Kathryn Schrappe has been ill this week on May Avenue. D W Law, previously ill with the flu at his daughter’s home on Fillis Avenue, is now able to go out.
Reverend Greene conducts a revival at the Sandridge school building ongoing for a week. Sunday school meets every Sunday at 1 30 PM with Hiram Mingus serving as superintendent.
Mrs. W. O. Hines has returned to her Chauncey home after visiting Columbus likely last week.
Mr and Mrs Edward Figgins and Mr and Mrs Willie BE Figgins of Columbus are in Chauncey called by the illness of their father A P Figgins. Mrs Mary Scott and daughter Louise of Wellston visit Chauncey friends. Mrs Glendon Smith returns home from visits in Columbus and Toledo. Elmer Allen of Chauncey suffers a severe blood poisoning in his left arm.
A testimonial claims Mayr's Wonderful Remedy cured a long running liver and intestinal ailment described as bear cat like symptoms. The ad asserts the preparation eliminates catarrhal mucus and inflammation and promises a money back guarantee. It lists McKee Drug Co Athens Gem Pharmacy Nelsonville and other druggists as sellers.
Advertisement claims Freezone instantly stops corn pain and allows lifting it off with fingers. A small bottle sold by druggists for a few cents removes hard and soft corns and calluses between toes without soreness or irritation.
At the December Dokies meeting officers for the coming year were elected with installation set for January 13. Attendees heard committee plans for the installation night and listed officers include Royal Vizier L. F. Hammond and other posts with representatives and alternates named. The article also notes the U S milk production exceeds 3 billion dollars annually.
A newspaper item notes that women smokers have a dedicated space or facility set aside for them, indicating a gender-specific provision or policy in a public or private setting.
Andy McBride aged seventy eight died at Chauncey this morning. The body was moved to the Jagers undertaking parlors for arrangements to be announced later.
Funeral services for Mrs Emma J Woodruff will be held at the home of her daughter Mrs Ray EF Slaughter on Canaan Road at 2:00 PM Thursday. Burial will follow in the West Union Street Cemetery.
London manufacturer H. Grant promotes health and efficiency by forcing workers to descend stairs to dispose of rubbish. A large receptacle at the stair foot replaces desk waste bins, encouraging movement and reducing laziness among employees.
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